Gold prices fall across major Indian metros; Chennai, Hyderabad see steepest 22K drop

India’s 22K gold rate fell to ₹14,120 per gram, down ₹117. Chennai and Hyderabad posted the steepest cited decline, with 22K gold down ₹130 per gram to ₹14,040, potentially influencing jewellery retail pricing and purchase demand.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 13:31 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 15:44 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

retail-company · Gold prices declined across major Indian metros, with 22K gold at ₹14,120 per gram nationally. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded the steepest

Key facts

  • India 22K: ₹14,120 per gram, down ₹117
  • India 22K: ₹1,12,960 per 8 grams, down ₹936
  • Delhi 24K: ₹14,847 per gram, down ₹121
  • Chennai and Hyderabad 22K: ₹14,040 per gram, down ₹130

What changed

Gold prices declined across major Indian metros, with 22K gold at ₹14,120 per gram nationally. Chennai and Hyderabad recorded the steepest cited 22K decline of ₹130 per gram, relevant to jewellery retailers’ pricing and consumer demand.

Why this matters

Lower 22K gold rates, especially in Chennai and Hyderabad, could support jewellery footfall and conversion if retailers quickly refresh pricing and promotions.

What to watch

  • Whether 22K prices remain below ₹14,120 per gram for several consecutive trading days
  • Weekend store footfall, online appointment bookings and gold-savings-plan redemptions in southern metros
  • Changes in making charges, exchange bonuses and advertised rate-lock windows
  • Rupee movement and international gold-price direction, which will determine whether domestic prices keep falling
  • Wedding-calendar demand and upcoming festival promotional activity